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MÖTLEY CRÜE Manager Says Market Research Predicted Tour's Success
Jennifer Ordonez of Newsweek reports: When '80s metal band MÖTLEY CRÜE announced late last year they were reuniting and ready to rock hard on the road, concert promoters, coming off one of their worst years ever, yawned. It didn't matter that Tommy Lee would be back behind the drums. Or that the CRÜ...July 31, 2005
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SLAYER's New Album To Surface Via AMERICAN/WARNER BROS. RECORDS
Warner Bros. Records has announced that American Recordings — headed by legendary hip-hop and rock producer Rick Rubin — has joined the Warner Bros. family of labels. The partnership entails that American Recordings will sign and provide creative services for artists, while Warner Bros. will handle...July 29, 2005
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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Continues Work On Solo EP, Lines Up Guest Appearances
Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has posted the following message on his official web site: "[I] have a few recording projects that I will be participating in over the next six months or so. First off, the drums will be recorded for my solo project starting on August 1. Unless, of course...July 28, 2005
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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE Continuing Work On 'All-Star' CD
Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have been busy for the last year finishing their new all-star CD, entitled "Soundtrack of a Soul". On Saturday, July 30, they will post two more sound clips from the forthcoming CD, featuring Mike Lee (BARREN CROSS) and Joe Cerisano (SILVER CONDOR, TRANS-SIBERIAN...July 27, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist: 'Prescription Drugs Were Killing Me'
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke to Steve Black of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about the group's "Carnival of Sins" tour and his relationship with his CRÜE bandmates, among other topics. Asked for an update on his health [Mars suffers from a chronic degenerative illness called An...July 27, 2005
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BLACK SYMPHONY Reunite
According to a posting on bassist Rev Jones' (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) official web site, BLACK SYMPHONY has officially reformed. An official lineup, tour dates, and news relating to new material will be announced August 1, 2005 at www.blacksymphony.com. In other news, the Jeff Martin (RACER X, BADLA...July 26, 2005
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Vocalist JOE LESTE Says BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Is 'A Gang'
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES will release their sophomore album, "Deuce", on August 23, via Spitfire Records, an imprint of Eagle Rock Entertainment. The first single from "Deuce" will be "Anyone". The group, who were recently joined by former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM axeman Mark Simpson on second guitar, are exci...July 25, 2005
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FEAR FACTORY Photographer OMER CORDELL Launches New Site
Photographer Omer Cordell, who has previously worked with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, MNEMIC and DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, and who is currently collaborating with FEAR FACTORY on a photo-book project, has launched a new site dedicated to his work outside the music world. www.omercordell.com was designed by Geof...July 24, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Second LEPCON Fan Convention Scheduled For September
The following message has been posted on DEF LEPPARD's official web site: "On September 10 the second annual edition of LepCon, a fan convention for and by DEF LEPPARD fans, will take place at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. "LepCon is based around two goals: for new and old fans to get ....July 24, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Offer Chance To Win Autographed Guitar
UMe and Jackson Guitars have teamed up to offer one lucky fan a chance to win a brand new blue Jackson JS1 Dinky guitar, autographed by DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage and Rick Allen. According to the contest announcement, "We want to make sure a true DEF L...July 19, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Laying Down Tracks For Ex-ANNIHILATOR Bassist's Solo EP
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen is currently laying down tracks for former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist's solo EP at Greenhouse Studios in Vancouver. "Russ and I have been jamming his songs consistently over the last few weeks and it's sounding really tight and good to go,"...July 19, 2005
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LALU To Release 'Temporal' In Early 2006
LALU, the new heavy/progressive project featuring French composer Vivien Lalu alongside drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and bassist Russell Bergquist (ex-ANNIHILATOR),will release their new album, "Temporal", in early 2006 through the Finnish label Lion Music. Two tracks on the C...July 16, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Explain 'LIVE AID' Absence
Launch Radio Networks reports: Twenty years ago today (July 13, 1985),the Live Aid concerts were held in London and Philadelphia. The shows featured the biggest names in popular music at the time, but one band that wasn't on either bill was DEF LEPPARD. They were certainly popular enough, since the...July 13, 2005
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WARRANT Frontman: 'I Feel Very Fortunate To Be In This Band'
WARRANT frontman Jaime St. James (BLACK 'N BLUE) spoke to MyWestTexas.com ahead of the band's appearance in Odessa, RX next Wednesday. "They can expect a really strong rock 'n' roll show that stems from the '80s so it's '80s-style rock 'n' roll," St. James said about the upcoming concert. "If that's...July 9, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS Members To Participate In THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert
Current and former members of MACHINE HEAD, SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL will comprise the "All-Star" guest lineup, which is scheduled to appear and participate at the Thrash Against Cancer benefit on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. Confirmed gu...July 7, 2005
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